Itinerary

1. Day 1- MOSHI | AT THE HOTEL

   • Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania, proceed through customs and search for your driver. 
   • They will be there, holding a sign with your name. 
   • Your driver will take you to the Hotel Moshi, where you can settle in before your safari adventure begins.

   Overnight at the Hotel (with breakfast)

2. Day 2- LAKE MANYARA | HIGHVIEW HOTEL

   • This morning, head to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled against the dramatic escarpment of the Rift Valley. 
   • The park features a lush groundwater forest and a range of ecosystems, including acacia woodlands, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and the vast lake itself. 
   • This rich biodiversity draws numerous mammals, birds, and other wildlife, including the rare tree-climbing lions. 
   • Visitors can enjoy exceptional game viewing, with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and large herds of elephants often seen near the lake. 
   • Keep an eye out for blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and lively olive baboons as well.

   Overnight Highview Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

3. Day 3- SERENGETI | IKOMA WILD CAMP / SERENGETI WILD CAMP / SERENGETI WILDEBEEST CAMP

   • Set off after breakfast for a journey to Serengeti National Park, a name that comes from the Maasai language and translates to "endless plain." 
   • On your way, consider stopping at a Maasai Village to immerse yourself in their culture and engage in traditional activities, or explore Olduvai Gorge, often referred to as the Cradle of Humanity. 
   • The museum there highlights humanity's extensive evolution from its origins in East Africa to its present status as the leading species on the planet. 
   • Relish a game drive as you make your way to your camp.

   Overnight at one of our Wild Camps* (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) *Ikoma Wild Camp, Serengeti Wild Camp or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp

4. Day 4- SERENGETI – NGORONGORO | NGORONGORO WILD CAMP

   • Experience a half-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. 
   • The park is teeming with vast herds of wildlife, including wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, while predators like lions and cheetahs roam among the numerous kopjes dotting the terrain. 
   • The diverse scenery ranges from expansive grasslands in the south to savanna interspersed with acacia trees in the centre, transitioning to hilly, wooded grasslands in the north, and extensive woodlands and black clay plains to the west. 
   • The journey also includes a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

   Overnight at Ngorongoro Wild Camp (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

5. Day 5- NGORONGORO | HIGHVIEW HOTEL

   • Experience a morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. 
   • In the afternoon, embark on a walking safari with a Park Ranger, taking in the stunning views and marveling at the natural beauty of the crater.

   Overnight at Highview Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

6. Day 6- MTO WA MBU | HIGHVIEW HOTEL

   • Following breakfast, set off for a half-day cultural excursion in Mto wa Mbu, a quaint village located in the Great Rift Valley, just north of Lake Manyara and adjacent to the entrance of Lake Manyara National Park. 
   • Immerse yourself in a variety of cultural experiences, including tasting banana beer from the Chagga tribe, observing ebony wood carving by the Makonde tribe, savoring a traditional local lunch, touring a banana or rice farm, and exploring a vibrant fruits and vegetable market. 
   • In the late afternoon, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

   Overnight Highview Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)

7. Day 7- TARANGIRE | DEPARTURE | KARIBU TENA RAFIKI

   • The journey from the Highview Hotel to Tarangire National Park lasts approximately two hours. 
   • The park is particularly stunning during the dry season, as numerous migratory wildlife species flock to the Tarangire River's consistent waters. 
   • Large groups of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands, and Oryx congregate in Tarangire until the rains arrive, prompting their migration to more fertile grazing grounds. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the airport for your departure.